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Credit: CC0 Public Domain Insects and spiders often receive little attention from people, except when we’re swatting them away. However, as arthropods—creatures distinguished by a hard exoskeleton and jointed legs— they play an essential role in sustaining the ecosystems humans rely on. Remarkably, arthropods make up approximately 84% of all known animal species. A study published recently in Scientific Reports reveals how human activity affects biodiversity among arthropods and how nonbiological factors, such as daily temperature swings and proximity to the ocean, affect arthropod biodiversity in urban areas. The research uncovered a few surprises and points to ways homeowners, landscapers…

Bosses at Hisbe told workers at its Brighton and Worthing branches not to come in to work in an email sent in on Friday, January 5. The supermarket added that the stores would be closed “until further notice” but that the closures would be temporary. Staff were told that the owners were “doing our best to raise funds” and exploring options for the shop. In an email sent to staff last Friday, company directors Ruth Anslow and Jack Simmonds said: “Unfortunately Hisbe is experiencing difficult circumstances and we find ourselves in a position where we need to close the stores…

Location : The A421 southbound between the junctions with the A603 and the A6 Bedford central. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:30 and 08:45 on 14 January 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 14 January 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Source link

The number of infections by the tick-borne TBE virus that are not detected by health services is far higher than previously assumed. This has been shown in a new study of Swedish blood donors from Uppsala University and the University Hospital in Uppsala. The results have been published in the journal Eurosurveillance, which is associated with the EU’s Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. “We were very surprised that such a high proportion of the blood donors showed traces of a previous TBE virus infection. This is far more than could have been suspected based on the number of reported…

Britain has welcomed the presidential election in Taiwan which saw the pro-sovereignty candidate triumph in a result bound to anger China. Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron gave his “warm congratulations” to victor Lai Ching-te, who vowed to safeguard the island’s de-facto independence from Beijing. Lord Cameron said he hoped that China and Taiwan would double down on efforts to “resolve differences peacefully through constructive dialogue”. Mr Lai, the current vice-president, has been described as a “troublemaker” by Beijing because of his support for independence. China, which claims Taiwan as its own, had portrayed the election as the choice between “war…

Plenty of people were out and about in the city centre on Thursday evening Source link

Brighton and Hove City Council announced that the final phase of the project, which will affect the area between Old Steine and the seafront, will go ahead following a review with some minor alterations to plans. Proposals to scrap the Aquarium roundabout, which have caused some controversy among residents, will continue as planned, with construction work for the project expected to take around 18 months. However, Brighton and Hove Independents councillor Bridget Fishleigh has warned that the project is a “huge mistake” and said Labour has not listened to concerns from residents, despite a promise to be a “listening council”.…

Location : The A421 northbound between the junctions with the A6 Bedford central and the A603 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:00 and 07:15 on 14 January 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 14 January 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Source link

‘If you leave you will be a loser like everyone else’ Source link

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain What do children need most? The answer often depends on a person’s relationship with the child. When people think about children outside their family and close friends, they commonly make basic needs the priorities. Food, shelter and services such as health and education come first. When we think of children we have a close relationship with, it’s different. We see all their needs as important, immediate and interconnected. People give as much priority to the higher-order needs as the basic needs of children they’re close to. This thinking carries over into policymaking and intervention priorities in…